Professionals use these to size equipment based on your home's square footage, windows, and insulation.
Decide if you need separate controls for different floors, which may require multiple air handlers. 2. The Materials: Choosing Your Duct Type
A standard rule of thumb is one ton of cooling for every 600 square feet.
💡 Many homeowners use a "trunk and branch" system—rigid sheet metal for the main trunk line and short flex runs for the final branches to the vents. 3. The Budget: What to Expect
Professionals use these to size equipment based on your home's square footage, windows, and insulation.
Decide if you need separate controls for different floors, which may require multiple air handlers. 2. The Materials: Choosing Your Duct Type
A standard rule of thumb is one ton of cooling for every 600 square feet.
💡 Many homeowners use a "trunk and branch" system—rigid sheet metal for the main trunk line and short flex runs for the final branches to the vents. 3. The Budget: What to Expect